Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Volkswagen Tiguan to the dealership as the Toyota. The Toyota Highlander isn't much more expensive than the Volkswagen Tiguan regarding MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Highlander over the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Toyota is likely a better choice than the Volkswagen Tiguan when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or big pets. There's little the Volkswagen Tiguan can tow that the Toyota Highlander cannot.

Convenience
The Volkswagen's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Toyota Highlander.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota Highlander's front cabin compared to the Volkswagen Tiguan. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Dimensions
The Toyota Highlander is substantially more bulky than the Volkswagen. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Highlander than the Volkswagen Tiguan because of its bigger tank. The Volkswagen Tiguan and the Toyota Highlander compete for the same parking spaces. The Volkswagen Tiguan's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the Toyota Highlander.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Toyota Highlander packs quite a wallop and will knock the Volkswagen Tiguan down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Toyota and the Volkswagen Tiguan quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Highlander has a more massive engine than the Volkswagen Tiguan. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Toyota Highlander could learn a lesson or two from the Tiguan as far as pickup. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Volkswagen Tiguan is substantially more powerful than the Toyota Highlander.

Warranty
The Volkswagen Tiguan and the Toyota have the same basic after-sale protection.